Cars in each class are checked before racing begins and may be moved to the appropriate class without notice.
This class is for people who have never raced before this year and is a non-trophy class. Racers also visiting the race "to see what this is about" would race in this class. These vehicles are strictly non-modified cars. Rookies are NOT limited to this class. Anyone achieving 25 points throughout the season, graduates from the Rookie Class and is ineligible in this class for the rest of their racing career (Congratulations!). Recognition will be made for the racers that graduate onto other classes.
Cars not allowed in the rookie class: Rescue Ranger, Cadillac V16's, Heavy Metal Cars, Star Wars (i.e. Millennium Falcon, Tie Fighter), 2014 High Speed Racing Wheels, Original FTE cars from 2005-2006, Johnny Lightning, Tiger Wheels, Target Race Aces cars, and Customized cars.
You must present an unopened car with your race # on the package. Vehicles will be opened prior to the race. There is a limit of two cars per racer each month. All cars must be from 2018 to current releases from any brand, unless specified below. The year must be displayed on the package, if you have questions please see a race official. No points will be awarded, but a monthly medal will be given to the winner of the monthly Rip ‘N Zip class.
February: Cars with numbers: Any car with a number displayed on it can be entered. All vehicles must be from 2018 to current releases.
March: Mystery March: Cars run in this class will be the current release mystery cars. These cars will not be brought in. Orange Track Racing will have a box of these cars for everyone racing in the class for March. There will be no charge for the cars outside of the normal registration.
April - June races canceled due to COVID-19
July: Slow Poke: The last car to finish and cross the finish line, wins. All vehicles must be from 2018 to current releases.
August: races canceled due to Derecho
September: Character Cars: Any vehicle that is based and designed as a character. All vehicles must be from 2018 to current releases.
October: Matchbox Cars & Trucks: All vehicles must be from 2018 to current releases.
November: Foreign Cars: Any car that is not a Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford. No restrictions on the year the car was produced. All vehicles must be from 2018 to current releases.
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April – November: The Rip ‘N Zip class for the remainder of the year will be voted on 2 months prior (example: April will be voted on by those at the races in February). A ballot will be available each month. Only one ballot per person each month. There will be 4 options to vote for each month. The available options will be from the following listed, but are not limited to this list:
Anyone 15 years old or younger can enter. Kids are NOT limited to this class. These vehicles are strictly non-modified cars. All kids can race in this class through 12 years old or 6th grade, whichever is the later. After 12 years old or 6th grade, kids will graduate out of the class when they win the Kids Class or through 15 years old.
Cars not allowed in the Kids Class: Rescue Ranger, Cadillac V16's, Heavy Metal Cars, Star Wars (i.e. Millennium Falcon, Tie Fighter), 2014 High Speed Racing Wheels, Original FTE cars from 2005-2006, Johnny Lightning, Tiger Wheels, Target Race Aces cars, and Customized cars.
Anyone can enter this class. Any vehicle is eligible in this class. The idea behind the class is the last car to finish the race goes on to race again. Whereas, the first three finishers do not. Vehicles that do not cross the finish line are out.
Anyone can enter this class. To be eligible for this class, you must have a vehicle that has either a plastic base or body (or both). These vehicles are strictly non-modified cars.
Cars not allowed in the feather weight class: Rescue Ranger, Cadillac V16's, Heavy Metal Cars, Star Wars (i.e. Millennium Falcon, Tie Fighter), 2014 High Speed Racing Wheels, Original FTE cars from 2005-2006, Johnny Lightning, Tiger Wheels, Target Race Aces cars, 2009 Ford F150s, Smith Electric Trucks (Land Rover MKII), Cadillac V16's, NASCAR Cars, and Customized cars.
Anyone can enter this class. To be eligible for this class, you must have a vehicle that has either a plastic base or body (or both). These vehicles are strictly non-modified cars. All cars entered in this class must be unopened car with your race # on the package. Vehicles will be opened prior to the race. You can race as many of your registered cars in this class as you would like. Unlike the regular Rip 'N Zip Class, there is no restriction on when the car was made.
Cars not allowed in the feather weight class: Rescue Ranger, Heavy Metal Cars, Star Wars (i.e. Millennium Falcon, Tie Fighter), 2014 High Speed Racing Wheels, Original FTE cars from 2005-2006, Johnny Lightning, Tiger Wheels, Target Race Aces cars, 2009 Ford F150s, Smith Electric Trucks (Land Rover MKII), Cadillac V16's, NASCAR Cars, and Customized cars.
Anyone can enter this class. Cars in this class are American made street muscle cars or hot rods with exposed motors. No restrictions on the year the car was produced. If any questions arise during pre-race setup as to whether it is eligible for the class, please see a race official. These vehicles are strictly non-modified cars.
Cars not allowed in the muscle car/hot rod class: Rescue Ranger, Heavy Metal Cars, Star Wars (i.e. Millennium Falcon, Tie Fighter), 2014 High Speed Racing Wheels, Original FTE cars from 2005-2006, Johnny Lightning, Tiger Wheels, Creature cars, Target Race Aces cars, and Customized cars.
Anyone can enter this class. Cars in this class are American made street muscle cars or hot rods with exposed motors. No restrictions on the year the car was produced. If any questions arise during pre-race setup as to whether it is eligible for the class, please see a race official. These vehicles are strictly non-modified cars. All cars entered in this class must be unopened car with your race # on the package. Vehicles will be opened prior to the race. You can race as many of your registered cars in this class as you would like. Unlike the regular Rip 'N Zip Class, there is no restriction on when the car was made.
Cars not allowed in the muscle car/hot rod class: Rescue Ranger, Heavy Metal Cars, Star Wars (i.e. Millennium Falcon, Tie Fighter), 2014 High Speed Racing Wheels, Original FTE cars from 2005-2006, Johnny Lightning, Tiger Wheels, Target Race Aces cars, and Customized cars.
Anyone can enter this class. Included in this class are pickups, anything with a truck bed, trucks, El Caminos, Rancheros, school bus, ambulances, fire trucks, semis, and vans. Johnny Lightning trucks are allowed. If any questions arise during pre-race setup as to whether it is eligible for the class, please see a race official. These vehicles are strictly non-modified cars.
Cars not allowed in the trucks class: Trains, SUVs, Minivans, Star Wars (i.e. Millennium Falcon, Tie Fighter), 2014 High Speed Racing Wheels, Original FTE cars from 2005-2006, and Customized cars.
Anyone can enter this class. The only restriction is that you cannot enter customized cars. This will include cars not allowed in the other classes (but not limited to): Johnny Lightning, Heavy Metal Cars, Star Wars (i.e. Millennium Falcon, Tie Fighter), 2014 High Speed Racing Wheels, Original FTE cars from 2005-2006, Tiger Wheels, Target Race Aces cars, 2009 Ford F150s, Smith Electric Trucks (Land Rover MKII), Cadillac V16's, and NASCAR Cars.